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Home Made Cards using the Cricut Explore

June 17, 2014June 18, 2014 2 Comments by A Crafty Chai

So I’m not very good with remembering to buy cards for people. Their birthdays are in my Filofax and on my Google calendar, but that’s no guarantee. In theory, I’d either buy them online from an independent maker on Folksy or Etsy or I’d be organised enough to have a card making session, sourcing beautiful … Read more Home Made Cards using the Cricut Explore


Categories Crafty, Paper Love

#Exploretheseasons with the new Cricut Explore

April 25, 2014 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending the day in a lovely part of London at the launch of the new Cricut Explore. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the walk from the tube was lovely and the view from the building was breathtaking. After a minute or two to catch my breath (I … Read more #Exploretheseasons with the new Cricut Explore


Categories Blog Everyday in November

#BEDN ~ Something I Made

November 2, 2013 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

I love it when a blog post stems from a very easy craft project and am doubly pleased that this one also fits in with my #BEDN post for today, which is Something I Made. I recently inherited quite an amazing stamp collection, full of brightly coloured stamps of all sizes. I knew that I’d … Read more #BEDN ~ Something I Made


Categories Crafty, Paper Love

Getting Started with a Cricut Mini

October 9, 2013 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

A little while ago, the lovely people over at Cricut* sent me a Cricut Mini. I’d never used one before so it’s taken a while to get going with it. I finally sat down and had a little play with over the weekend. It’s going to take me a few more practise sessions before I’m … Read more Getting Started with a Cricut Mini


Recent Ramblings

  • Floating to reduce stress
  • Living with anxiety
  • The Mill House, Llangwm – Airbnb
  • Dog Walks in Cornwall – Cadgwith to Kennack Sands
  • Eating a Whole Food Plant Based diet

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Very chilly long walk this morning for our #dailye Very chilly long walk this morning for our #dailyexercise. Spotted a green woodpecker and a heron, which are my favourite 🤩 #lockdownlife #birdwatching #naturegirl
Picked the perfect day to try this #meditation exe Picked the perfect day to try this #meditation exercise from the @deliciouslyella app. Stomach churning anxiety, so prescribed myself skipping and stretching then a herbal tea and some meditation. Feel calmer now, tho who knows long that will last! 👀 #teacherlife #lockdowneve
Gorgeous winter light at Radley Lakes this morning Gorgeous winter light at Radley Lakes this morning, doing a spot of #birdwatching. Saw a Shovler, which is fancy! #naturegirl #naturenerd
Happiness is a stack of #pancakes ☺️Recipe by Happiness is a stack of #pancakes ☺️Recipe by @wallflowerkitchen #vegan #veganbreakfast #whatveganseat #veganuary
Frozen cobwebs looking gorgeous at #radleylakes, c Frozen cobwebs looking gorgeous at #radleylakes, cold but gorgeous and spotted a #kingfisher (tho no photo because they’re so fast!) #newyearsday #ihearttheeu
It was foggy on our #dogwalk earlier and bloody fr It was foggy on our #dogwalk earlier and bloody freezing. Am looking forward to an early night and shaking off this headache. #fucknewyears
Spotted my first #snowdrop of the season this week Spotted my first #snowdrop of the season this weekend. #flowers
Happy #boxingdayleftoversandwichday This is my fav Happy #boxingdayleftoversandwichday This is my favourite part of Christmas: layer of Mayo, #tofurky, sliced roast potatoes, stuffing then a generous slather of cranberry sauce with a side of cheese puffs. Absolute winner 😌 #whatveganseat #veganfood
Yes! Winner, winner, #veganchristmasdinner Massive Yes! Winner, winner, #veganchristmasdinner Massive shout out to @mabelsveganyorkshires & @the_tofurky_company for helping make our Christmas dinner a winner 👌🏻 #whatveganseat
A very full #RiverThames in #Abingdon Christmas Da A very full #RiverThames in #Abingdon Christmas Day morning at about 7.30am and feeling like -4 🥶 very grateful for everything I have right now, including wine 🍷 cheers xx #christmas2020
Think it’s fair to say Poppydog isn’t impresse Think it’s fair to say Poppydog isn’t impressed with the damp dog walk this morning. #therain #torrential #notleavingthehouseagaintoday
Noticed this beautiful #anenome growing in the gar Noticed this beautiful #anenome growing in the garden the other morning. Sadly, it couldn’t withstand the heavy rain yesterday so I brought it in. How beautiful is it? A bright colour in the gloom. Roll on spring 🌻🌼🌸🌺🥀🌹🌷 #flowers #gardens
Spent a gorgeous hour here @oxford_floatation_cent Spent a gorgeous hour here @oxford_floatation_centre this afternoon and slept so well. Really needed it after this last week of term. Cannot recommend this place enough, especially now. It’s the most #relaxed I’ve felt, well, since the last time I went! #supportsmallbusiness #floattherapy
Pretty lush breakfast. @pipandnut peanut butter on Pretty lush breakfast. @pipandnut peanut butter on one slice of toast and @marksandspencer #vegan chocolate spread on the other. 👌🏻 perfect! #saturdaybreakfast #whatveganseat
Tasty #vegan mince pie from @flosoxford. Also had Tasty #vegan mince pie from @flosoxford. Also had a #vegan #chailatte Enjoyed a lovely walk round Florence Park too!
Did a very grown up thing: bought placements. Love Did a very grown up thing: bought placements. Love this bright pattern from @maiklifestyle. #supportsmallbusiness #pattern #colour
Once again, #Poppydog is a whole mood. #tfifriday Once again, #Poppydog is a whole mood. #tfifriday #ihearttheweekend
Feeling #Poppydog’s vibe so much today. Wish I c Feeling #Poppydog’s vibe so much today. Wish I could hide in a blanket all day. The world is overwhelming and there’s no time to process anything. Shout out to everyone who wants to be like Poppydog today. #anxiety #dogsreflectinglife #duvetdayplease
My face waiting for the pm to turn up to his own p My face waiting for the pm to turn up to his own press conference. #ffs #rude #nothowiwanttospendmysaturday #shitshow #thestateofthisgovernment
My #spooktacular contribution to the #halloween #p My #spooktacular contribution to the #halloween #pumpkin #jackolantern bonanza 🎃🎃🎃
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